Equity · Equity Scheme - Sectoral/Thematic

Tata Ethical Fund

Tata · Direct Plan · Growth · as of 2026-10-23

₹394.91 -1.10% today

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Key metrics

Latest NAV

₹394.91

Day change

-1.10%

Volatility

13.9%

Sharpe

-1.22

Max drawdown

-29.5%

Expense ratio

0.61%

AUM

₹3,584 Cr

Category rank

33 / 58

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Trailing returns

Period	1W	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	7Y	10Y
Return	-3.02%	-3.43%	-4.61%	-5.54%	-10.49%	4.60%	5.75%	12.71%	10.89%

Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.

NAV history

Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.

About this fund

Tata Ethical Fund is a sectoral/thematic equity fund offered by Tata Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Equity Scheme - Sectoral/Thematic. Because it concentrates on one sector or theme, it typically shows larger price swings than diversified equity funds. Its latest NAV is ₹394.91, with assets under management of about ₹3,584 Cr (April - June 2026).

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Performance analysis

Over the trailing one year, Tata Ethical Fund has recorded a return of about -10.5%, with a three-year return of 4.6% and a five-year return of 5.8%. Its annualised volatility is 13.9% — moderate fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -1.22, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.61%, deducted daily from the NAV.

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Rolling returns

Window	Avg	Median	Min	Max	% Pos	% >12
1Y	14.25	10.17	-22.04	85.79	72%	46%
3Y	15.06	14.57	-2.57	32.44	100%	62%
5Y	16.61	16.73	4.59	26.25	100%	86%
7Y	15.21	15.07	12.59	18.40	100%	100%
10Y	11.57	11.76	10.63	12.27	100%	13%

Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tata Ethical Fund invest in?

It invests primarily in companies tied to a single sector or theme.

How is this fund classified?

It is a Equity Scheme - Sectoral/Thematic fund in the Equity group.

How often is the NAV updated?

Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.

What is its expense ratio?

0.61% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.

How is the rolling return calculated?

Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.

Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?

No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.

Compare with peers

Further reading: Every fund measured against the best performer in its own category

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Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.